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Developer of Swede Hill gas station project applies for a city-wide zoning code change to get a coffee drive-through

Jul 24, 2025 | By:

The developers hope to build a drive-through coffee shop on Sehmel Drive, but they need a zoning amendment for that part of the project.

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Town hall crowd skeptical of tax break for affordable housing

Jul 22, 2025 | By:

Experts say the multi-family tax exemption is a good way to encourage affordable housing; some residents say it just shifts the tax burden.

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Complicated federal permitting process again delays Commercial Fishing Homeport

Jul 21, 2025 | By:

Federal agencies denied Gig Harbor’s third permitting attempt for the long-sought Commercial Fishing Homeport.

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Business groups target Democrats after Legislature raised taxes

Jul 17, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard

Pro-business committees are spending heavily in the 26th Legislative District’s Senate race.

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City adds Austin-Harborview roundabout to road plan; envisions possible Hunt Street overcrossing

Jul 16, 2025 | By:

The roundabout is tentatively slated for 2031 after while reconnecting Hunt Street over Highway 16 would come sometime after that.

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Overnight paving begins Monday on Highway 16

Jul 11, 2025 | By:

Crews will start on this side of the Narrows Bridge and proceed to Burley Olalla Road, turn around and work their way back.

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WSDOT upgrades Narrows bridge tolling equipment

Jul 09, 2025 | By:

Covid delayed the planned replacement midway through the tolling period. The new gear will remain just seven years until the bridge is paid off.

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Denson opens up about cancer diagnosis, urges regular screening for early intervention

Jul 07, 2025 | By:

The Pierce County councilmember announced on July 3 that she is undergoing radiation therapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctors caught the cancer early thanks to a mammogram.

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Big Pickleball seeks toehold in Gig Harbor while the sport thrives with new public options for play

Jul 03, 2025 | By:

At least two companies are looking in to operating indoor pickleball facilities in Gig Harbor, but they haven’t found the right spot yet.

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City honors retired police chief Busey

Jun 30, 2025 | By:

Kelly Busey retired last week after 34 years with the department, including 12 as chief.

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